Since 6 April 2008 limited companies have no longer been required to appoint a company secretary. However, even though appointing a company secretary is no longer compulsory for limited companies, many still choose to.…
Companies House Identity Verification: are address checks required?
Companies House have confirmed that 18 November 2025 will mark the beginning of a 12 month period that implements compulsory identity verification for all directors and PSCs. Identity verification is a new requirement, introduced…
Types of limited company accounts and the details they should include
Every year, companies must prepare statutory accounts for their members and must also file a version of these with Companies House. However, dependent upon the type and size of the company, different limited company accounts…
Filing company accounts: your questions answered
Covering issues such as: the consequences of filing your accounts late; how to extend your filing deadline; when you can change an accounting reference date; whether you need to file accounts if your company is dormant, and…
(Another) Inform Direct Product Update – May 2025
This update sees the introduction of a much requested feature. You can now speedily produce prepopulated board minutes to approve company accounts, even when those accounts have not been created or filed using Inform Direct. Our…
Do my company accounts need to be audited?
Most small, standalone (non-group) private companies are not required to complete a statutory audit of their financial statements. Indeed, a research paper published in January 2017 by the Department for Business, Energy and…
2025 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2024, year-on-year growth rates and breakdown by county. This detailed insight is provided in the form of easy to understand infographics available for sharing through social media and on your own website